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All Low-Travel Mechanical Switches: Short Travel Switch List

Browse every low-travel mechanical switch with total travel under 3.5mm. Compare speed switches, short-stroke designs, and rapid actuation options. Find the fastest switches for gaming and speed typing.

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$0.45
TTC Frozen Silent Linear V2 10 pack
Ttc Frozen Silent V2 Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Long pole,
Dust proof,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.55
Gateron Baby Kangaroo 2.0 Tactile
Gateron Baby Kangaroo V2 Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
Sponsored
$79
EPOMAKER TH99 PRO
Epomaker TH99 Pro
96%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Screen,
RGB,
Knob,
Gasket Mount

View on Epomaker
$0.60
TTC Bluish White Silent V2  Tactile
Ttc Bluish White Silent V2 Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.80
Gateron Magnetic Jade Ultra HE
Gateron Magnetic Jade Ultra HE Clicky
Linear,
Magnetic,
Double stage,
Factory lubed

View on Divinikey
$0.48
Gateron Beer
Gateron Beer Tactile
Tactile,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.38
NuPhy Wisteria Low-profile
Nuphy x Wisteria Tactile
Tactile,
Low profile,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Nuphy
$0.38
NuPhy Cowberry Low-profile
Nuphy Cowberry Linear
Linear,
Low profile,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Nuphy
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$0.44
NuPhy Panda nano
Nuphy Panda Nano Tactile
Tactile,
Low profile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on Nuphy
$0.39
Kailh Speed Heavy Burnt Orange
$0.60
Gateron Ink BOX V2 Black  Linear
Gateron Ink BOX V2 Black Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on MK
Sponsored
$70
EPOMAKER TH80 V2 PRO
Epomaker TH80 V2 Pro
80%,
Hotswap,
Wireless,
Screen,
RGB,
Knob,
Gasket Mount

View on Epomaker
$0.51
EPOMAKER Sea Salt Silent V3
Epomaker Sea Salt V3 Silent
Linear,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Epomaker
$0.30
HMX Black Cat Tactile
HMX Black Cat Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Divinikey
$0.40
YUNZII Cocoa Cream V2 Linear
Yunzii Cocoa Cream V2 Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.36
Gateron Low-profile 3.0
Gateron Low profile V3
Low profile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

View on Nuphy
$0.38
NuPhy Moss Low-profile
Nuphy Moss Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Nuphy
$0.69
Gateron Jade Emerald HE
Gateron Jade Emerald HE Tactile
Tactile,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.28
Cherry MX2A Speed Silver  Linear
$0.55
Gateron Quinn, Tactile 10 pack
Gateron Quinn Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

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$1.11
TTC MagnetoTTC KOM RGB Gaming Magnetic
$0.38
NuPhy Aloe Low-profile
Nuphy Aloe Linear
Linear,
Low profile,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Nuphy
$0.50
Haimu Moonlight Silent Tactile Magnetic  10 pack
haimu Moonlight HE Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Magnetic,
3-Pin,
POM bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.57
Kailh Low Profile Choc Brown V2 10 Pack
Kailh Low Profile Choc Brown V2 Tactile
Tactile,
Low profile,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

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$0.36
Gateron KS-33 Low Profile Chocolate 2.0  Tactile
Gateron KS 33 Low Profile Chocolate V2 Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
POM bottom,
POM stem

View on MK
$1.40
Gateron Magnetic Jade Delta Linear
Gateron HE Jade Delta Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed,
POM bottom,
POM top

View on MK
$0.38
Outemu Lime Silent Tactile V3
Outemu Lime Silent Tactile V3
Tactile,
Silent,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.40
Keygeek Cheese V2 Linear
Keygeek Cheese V2 Linear
Linear,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on SerpentKeys
$0.48
Geon Raptor MX Gaming
Geon Raptor MX Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
POM top,
UPE stem

View on Divinikey
$0.52
Neo Cloud Silent Tactile  10 Stück
Neo Cloud Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.37
HMX Puppy Tactile  10 Stück
HMX Puppy Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
POM stem

View on MonacoKeys
$0.48
Gateron Weightlessness
Gateron Weightlessness Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on SerpentKeys
$1.40
Gateron Magnetic Jade Delta HE
$0.29
BuiltByNim BBN Tactile
Input Gear BuiltByNim BBN Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Double stage,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.32
Wingtree BM-11 Tactile
Divinikey Wingtree BM 11 Tactile
Tactile,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
PC bottom,
PC top,
UPE stem

View on Divinikey
$0.60
TTC Uranus Magnetic Hall‑Effect , Linear 10‑Pack
Ttc Uranus HE Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Magnetic,
Long pole,
Dust proof,
Factory lubed,
POM bottom,
POM top,
POM stem

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$0.35
Wuque Studio Silent Linear  10 pack
Wuque Studio WS Silent Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.35
TTC Bluish White  Tactile
Ttc Bluish White Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Double stage,
Dust proof,
Factory lubed,
3-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on MK
$0.92
TTC Gold Magnetic Gaming
Ttc Gold HE Linear
Linear,
Magnetic,
Dust proof

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$0.80
Gateron Magnetic Jade Ultra HE
Gateron Jade Ultra HE Linear
Linear,
Silent,
Magnetic,
Factory lubed

View on MK
$0.41
HMX Xinhai Linear
HMX Xinhai Linear
Linear,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.22
AKKO V3 CREAMY PURPLE PRO TACTILE
$0.18
TTC Low Profile Red  Linear
$0.45
Outemu Feather Silent Tactile
Outemu Feather Silent Tactile
Tactile,
Silent,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
Nylon top,
POM stem

View on Input Gear
$0.38
HMX Retro J Tactile - 10 pack
HMX Retro J Tactile
Tactile,
Long pole,
Factory lubed,
5-Pin,
Nylon bottom,
PC top,
POM stem

View on Thocc Exchange
$0.57
OUTEMU Panda
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Complete Low-Travel Switch List

Looking for the fastest switches with minimal travel? Browse every low-travel switch under 3.5mm total travel. These speed-optimized switches enable quicker actuation for competitive gaming and fast typing.

All Low-Travel Switches Available Now

Our database tracks every switch with total travel under 3.5mm. Low-travel switches reduce the distance between keypress and actuation, enabling faster inputs. Options include Kailh Speed switches, Cherry MX Speed Silver, low-profile switches, and various short-stroke designs from multiple brands.

Low-Travel Switches for Competitive Gaming

Competitive gamers choose low-travel switches for their shortened response time. Less distance to actuation means faster key registration. Cherry MX Speed Silver (3.4mm travel, 1.2mm actuation) and Kailh Speed Silver (3.5mm travel, 1.1mm actuation) are proven choices for FPS and rhythm games where milliseconds matter.

Speed Switches vs Standard Switches

Standard switches typically have 4.0mm total travel with 2.0mm actuation. Speed switches cut this to 3.0-3.5mm travel with 1.0-1.2mm actuation. The shorter distance enables faster repeated keypresses but can increase accidental inputs for some users. Speed switches suit gamers and fast typists who have adapted to the lighter touch required.

Low-Profile Low-Travel Options

Low-profile switches like Kailh Choc naturally offer reduced travel distances of around 3.0mm. These combine the benefits of short travel with a slim form factor suitable for portable and ergonomic keyboards. If you want both speed and a compact build, low-profile switches serve double duty.

Adjusting to Low-Travel Switches

Switching from standard to low-travel switches requires an adjustment period. The shorter travel means you need a lighter touch to avoid bottoming out on every keypress. Most users adapt within a few days to a week. Starting with a slightly heavier spring weight can help during the transition.

Low-Travel Switches with Rapid Trigger

Magnetic Hall Effect switches combine short actuation points with rapid trigger technology for the ultimate speed setup. With adjustable actuation as low as 0.1mm and instant reset on upstroke, they offer travel characteristics that mechanical speed switches cannot match. These represent the cutting edge of low-travel switch technology.

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